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Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets022416.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Allysen Efferson and historian David Pietrusza. We'll get his take on this crazy presidential election, how it stacks up against history, and if there has ever been a politician like Donald Trump. Related Links: Buy 1920: The Year of the Six Presidents (http://www.amazon.com/1920-The-Year-Six-Presidents/dp/0786721022) on Amazon More books by David Pietrusza on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/David-Pietrusza/e/B001HCYTWU) Follow David Pietrusza on Twitter (https://twitter.com/dpietrusza) Follow Allysen Efferson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/adpefferson) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via shutterstock Christopher Halloran (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-143386p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets022316.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Phil Wegmann is here. We'll talk about the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, the battle on Capitol Hill over replacing him, and how Joe Biden's words are coming back to bite him at the worst possible time. Related Links: Republicans on Judiciary Committee Slam Door on Any Obama Supreme Court Nominee (http://dailysignal.com/2016/02/23/republicans-on-judiciary-committee-slam-door-on-any-obama-supreme-court-nominee/) Senate Republicans Plan to Follow Joe Biden’s Advice on the Supreme Court Vacancy (http://dailysignal.com/2016/02/22/why-senate-republicans-plan-to-follow-joe-bidens-advice-on-the-supreme-court-vacancy/) Phil Wegmann at The Daily Signal (http://dailysignal.com/author/philip-wegmann/) Follow Phil Wegmann on Twitter (https://twitter.com/philipwegmann) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets022216.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Matt Lewis to discuss the crazy 2016 Presidential race, the rise of Donald Trump and his latest book, Too Dumb to Fail. Related Links: Buy Too Dumb to Fail: How the GOP Betrayed the Reagan Revolution to Win Elections (and How It Can Reclaim Its Conservative Roots) (http://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456151184&sr=8-1&keywords=matt+k+lewis) on Amazon Matt Lewis at The Daily Caller (http://dailycaller.com/blog/matt-lewis/) Follow Matt Lewis on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mattklewis) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-66211354/stock-photo-republican-badges.html?src=stDEO1IFoInRNJ3Js8i6Ow-1-90)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets021916.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the FBI's request for Apple's help breaking into a terrorist's phone, why encryption matters, and why this case may decide the future of privacy. Related Links: The 227-Year-Old Statute Being Used to Order Apple to Endanger Your Privacy, Explained (http://gizmodo.com/the-227-year-old-statute-being-used-to-order-apple-into-1759736160) Fight over gunman's locked iPhone could have big impact (http://bigstory.ap.org/article/145860f91b854a709c1a47190563c86e/judge-apple-must-help-us-hack-san-bernardino-killers-phone) Facebook, Twitter side with Apple in iPhone fight (http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/02/18/facebook-support-apple-iphone-san-bernardino-fbi/80578754/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets021816.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Kristina Ribali to discuss welfare reform, how Kansas proves that it works, and why welfare recipients and taxpayers both win with common sense reforms. Related Links: Report: The Power of Work – How Kansas’ Welfare Reform is Lifting Americans Out of Poverty (http://thefga.org/research/report-the-power-of-work-how-kansas-welfare-reform-is-lifting-americans-out-of-poverty/) The Foundation for Government Accountability (http://thefga.org/) Follow Kristina on Twitter (https://twitter.com/KristinaRibali) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets021716.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Allysen Efferson and David Patterson. to discuss the President's budget, why the Defense spending is inadequate and why it's encouraging to see presidential candidates on both sides of the aisle addressing the need for reform at the VA. Related Links: President’s Defense Budget Not Keeping Up with Global Threats (http://americanactionforum.org/insights/presidents-defense-budget-not-keeping-up-with-global-threats) Republicans vow to add money to defense budget plan, troops' pay raise (http://www.militarytimes.com/story/military/2016/02/09/congress-reactions-obama-fy17-defense-budget/80066178/) 2017 defense budget: Obama bets on technological breakthroughs instead of tackling the challenges of today (https://www.aei.org/publication/2017-defense-budget-obama-bets-on-technological-breakthroughs-instead-of-tackling-the-challenges-of-today/) Follow Allysen on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/adpefferson) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-7908211/stock-photo-a-catapult-crewman-watches-an-f-a-c-hornet-launch-from-the-nuclear-aircraft-carrier-uss.html?src=pp-photo-2923709-PW9pkblKl8zYFFAcPL-n6A-4)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets021616.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the Internet of Things, how spies and hackers can exploit these devices, and the trade off of convenience vs. security. Related Links: US intelligence chief: we might use the internet of things to spy on you (http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/feb/09/internet-of-things-smart-home-devices-government-surveillance-james-clapper) Internet of things: the greatest mass surveillance infrastructure ever? (http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jul/15/internet-of-things-mass-surveillance) C&M: The Internet of Things Will Change Everything (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/2013/07/01/the-internet-of-things-will-change-everything/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-123621127/stock-photo-digital-abstract-background.html?src=l8rPCiZb_FeAmv_jUFDXUA-1-3)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets021516.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Chad Flores to discuss the loss of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, his lasting legal impact and who may replace him. Related Links: Antonin Scalia, Justice on the Supreme Court, Dies at 79 (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/14/us/antonin-scalia-death.html) The death of Antonin Scalia: Chaos, confusion and conflicting reports (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/texas-tv-station-scalia-died-of-a-heart-attack/2016/02/14/938e2170-d332-11e5-9823-02b905009f99_story.html) After Antonin Scalia’s Death, Fierce Battle Lines Emerge (http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/15/us/politics/antonin-scalias-death-cuts-fierce-battle-lines-in-washington.html?_r=0) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Chad Flores on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/chadf) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets021016.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Andrew Malcolm to discuss the New Hampshire primary, Trump's victory, and just how badly Bernie Sanders beat Hillary Clinton. Related Links: The GOP race: What New Hampshire will reveal (http://www.investors.com/politics/andrew-malcolm/what-new-hampshire-will-reveal-in-gop-race/) Trump’s so amazing primary win sets GOP on long road to Cleveland (http://www.investors.com/politics/andrew-malcolm/trump-wins-new-hampshire-primarycleveland/) Andrew Malcolm at Investors Business Daily (http://www.investors.com/category/news/politics/andrew-malcolm/) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Andrew on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/ahmalcolm) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via Christopher Halloran (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-143386p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets020916.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the loss of faith in Bitcoin by one of its founders, what it may mean for Bitcoin's viability, and the future of crypto-currency. Related Links: Prominent Bitcoin Developer Declares the Digital Currency a Failure (http://fortune.com/2016/01/14/bitcoin-developer-quits/) Bitcoin: Is the crypto-currency doomed? (http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-35343561) Bitcoin is on the verge of splitting in two (http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/9/10946072/bitcoin-core-classic-software-block-size-debate) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-173368400/stock-photo-bitcoins-and-dollar.html?src=JfbGKY51b2JVnClwbUQWcQ-1-17)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets020816.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the sale of the Chicago Stock Exchange to a Chinese investor group, what it means for Chinese involvement in the U.S. markets, and if there should be any security concerns. Related Links: Chicago Stock Exchange Says It's Being Sold to Chinese-Led Group (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-02-05/chicago-stock-exchange-says-it-s-selling-to-chinese-led-group) China group to buy Chicago Stock Exchange (http://money.cnn.com/2016/02/05/investing/china-buys-chicago-stock-exchange/) The Chicago Stock Exchange is being sold to a Chinese-led investor group (http://www.businessinsider.com/chicago-stock-exchange-sale-2016-2) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via ShutterStock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-93167770/stock-photo-display-of-stock-market-quotes.html?src=PIbHySBMw9xlKkGFj4nymw-1-0)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets020516.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Francis Cianfrocca to discuss the January jobs report, it's lower than expected results and if the numbers will impact the Fed's next meeting. Related Links: The January Jobs Report in 12 Charts (http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/02/05/the-january-jobs-report-in-12-charts/) Four reasons the January jobs report is fishy (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/heres-four-reasons-the-january-jobs-report-is-fishy-2016-02-05) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Follow Francis on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/cianfrocca) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets020416.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Allysen Efferson and David Patterson to discuss tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia, ISIS, and Iraq. Related Links: Saudi Arabia vs. Iran: Predominance in the Middle East (http://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2016/02/05/saudi-arabia-vs-iran-predominance-in-the-middle-east/) Saudi Arabia alarmed, in private, at Iran's sanctions relief (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-sanctions-saudi-idUSKCN0UW1FJ) Follow Allysen Efferson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/adpefferson) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-221208910/stock-photo-green-sign-with-the-word-islamic-state-in-arabic-and-english-language-standing-in-the-white-sand-of.html?src=du4R7M_4qLm0FDhbekTjIQ-1-0)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets020316.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Allysen Efferson and Jed Babbin to discuss the results in Iowa, Bernie Sanders, and Hillary's FBI investigation. Related Links: Iowa Caucus Results (http://www.nytimes.com/elections/2016/primaries/iowa) Iowa caucuses: Ted Cruz wins; Clinton declares victory (http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/01/politics/iowa-caucuses-2016-highlights/) Follow Jed Babbin on Twitter (https://twitter.com/jedbabbin) Follow Allysen Efferson on Twitter (https://twitter.com/adpefferson) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers. Image via JStone (http://www.shutterstock.com/gallery-1803410p1.html?cr=00&pl=edit-00) / Shutterstock.com (http://www.shutterstock.com/editorial?cr=00&pl=edit-00)

Download Podcast (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com/CoffeeandMarkets020216.mp3) | iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=322896948) | Podcast Feed (http://coffeeandmarkets.com/feed/podcast/) On today's edition of Coffee and Markets (http://www.coffeeandmarkets.com), Brad Jackson is joined by Andrew Malcolm discusses Ted Cruz's victory in Iowa last night and Marco Rubio's surprising third place finish. Plus Bernie Sanders almost beat Hillary Clinton, will she continue to feel the Bern in New Hampshire? Related Links: Iowa Results (http://www.desmoinesregister.com/pages/interactives/elections-results-primaries-2016/%23/#/) 5 takeaways from the Iowa caucuses (http://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/who-won-the-iowa-caucuses-218611) Coin toss broke 6 Clinton-Sanders deadlocks in Iowa — and Hillary won each time (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/coin-toss-broke-6-clinton-sanders-deadlocks-in-iowa-and-hillary-won-each-time-2016-02-02) Two GOP surprises in Iowa: What happens now? (http://www.investors.com/politics/andrew-malcolm/two-iowa-caucus-surprises-what-happens-now/) Andrew Malcolm on IBD (http://www.investors.com/category/news/politics/andrew-malcolm/) Follow Andrew Malcolm on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ahmalcolm) Follow Brad on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/bradwjackson) Subscribe to The Transom (http://bendomenech.com/transom) The hosts and guests of Coffee and Markets speak only for ourselves, not any clients or employers.